The Musical Maine Poet

Theodore Enslin, a prizewinning Maine poet, will perform a free reading of his work to the public at Bates College on November 30.

Enslin has published 118 books of poetry over six decades and is known for adding a musical element to his work.

"If anybody really wanted to compliment me, instead of calling me a writer or a poet, simply call me a composer who happened to use words instead of notes," he claims.

The event is at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, in Skelton Lounge, Chase Hall, 56 Campus Ave. in Lewiston.